This is a recipe featuring Dragon Fruit that I whipped up as an indulgent treat with amazing tropical flavours.  Dragon fruit is grown in Southeast Asia, Mexico, Central and South America, and Israel.  Dragon fruit is low in calories and offers numerous nutrients, including Vitamin C, phosphorus, calcium, plus fiber and antioxidants.  Its flavour … [Read more...]

  I'm really loving my new Blendtec Blender and getting familiar with all it is capable of.  I still feel like I haven't even begun to scratch the surface.  The Blendtec Designer 725 also comes with a Twister Jar which has been engineered to blend even the thickest of recipes but is also great for making single-serve smoothies. I love smoothies, they … [Read more...]

  I got to check out the brand new Blendtec Designer 725 blender recently and shared my recipe for Baby Lasagna.  Last week I shared my recipe for a really delicious Vegan Creamy Broccoli soup made with The Blendtec Designer 725.  This week I wanted to show off its ability to crush ice for frozen drinks with a recipe for Frozen Mocha.  The Designer 725 … [Read more...]

Happy Cinco De Mayo!  Here is a delicious Mexican inspired non-alcoholic drink perfect for celebrating with. I haven't drank much over the last 3 years between being pregnant or breastfeeding all this time.  While I don't miss the hang overs or even the feeling of getting a little buzzed, I do miss the fancy drinks.  I have to admit that being offered the … [Read more...]

The avocado will make a velvety smoothie that is delicious-and on the thicker side. If you prefer a thinner smoothie add 1 cup crushed ice. We did not do this, so you can see the creamy consistency.  The freshness of these ingredients will whip together in no time at all in most blenders to create this tasty Green Velvet Smoothie. Ingredients: ½ a ripe avocado ¾ cup … [Read more...]